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The best running trails in Portugal

4.3

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203,506

runners

7,698

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Running in Portugal is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Portugal—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: December 5, 2025

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2,505

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1. Torre de Belém from Rua Augusta — route in Lisboa

18.5km

01:55

70m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.9

(11)

1,216

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2. Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço — percurso PR8 na Ilha da Madeira

6.72km

00:56

240m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.6

(15)

739

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3. From Funchal to Câmara de Lobos — route on the Island of Madeira

17.3km

01:51

270m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.6

(11)

723

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4. Rabaçal, Risco, and 25 Fontes — circular route on Madeira Island

13.2km

01:56

530m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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5.0

(4)

552

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5. Pico do Areeiro e Pico Ruivo — percurso PR1 Vereda do Areeiro na Ilha da Madeira

11.0km

03:14

1,000m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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4.8

(9)

274

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6. MIUT 16 – Madeira Island Ultra-Trail Races

15.5km

02:19

660m

670m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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4.8

(8)

426

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7. Levada Nova e Levada do Moinho — circular route on the island of Madeira

8.81km

01:27

480m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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4.7

(7)

425

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8. Levada do Caldeirão Verde from Pico das Pedras — route on Madeira Island

16.5km

02:50

830m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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5.0

(1)

313

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9. MIUT 42 – Madeira Island Ultra-Trail Races

42.1km

06:18

1,860m

2,330m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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5.0

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408

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10. Pico Ruivo e Achada do Teixeira — percurso PR1.2 na Ilha da Madeira

5.62km

01:04

440m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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The best running trails in Portugal

1. Torre de Belém from Rua Augusta — route in Lisboa

2. Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço — percurso PR8 na Ilha da Madeira

3. From Funchal to Câmara de Lobos — route on the Island of Madeira

4. Rabaçal, Risco, and 25 Fontes — circular route on Madeira Island

5. Pico do Areeiro e Pico Ruivo — percurso PR1 Vereda do Areeiro na Ilha da Madeira

6. MIUT 16 – Madeira Island Ultra-Trail Races

7. Levada Nova e Levada do Moinho — circular route on the island of Madeira

8. Levada do Caldeirão Verde from Pico das Pedras — route on Madeira Island

9. MIUT 42 – Madeira Island Ultra-Trail Races

10. Pico Ruivo e Achada do Teixeira — percurso PR1.2 na Ilha da Madeira

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